Lawley Primary School and Nursery vs Nelson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawley Primary School and Nursery
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
Nelson Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | Lawley Primary School and Nursery Telford, West Midlands | Nelson Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #549 of 1,690 | #889 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5650 of 15,697 | #8883 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 443 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 46.4% |
| Capacity filled | 105.5% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Telford | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lawleyprimary.taw.org.uk/ | www.nelson.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lawley Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 46.0).
- •Nelson Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 63%).
- •Lawley Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lawley Primary School and Nursery better than Nelson Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lawley Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (61.0 vs 46.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lawley Primary School and Nursery and Nelson Primary School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Telford and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lawley Primary School and Nursery: 443. Nelson Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lawley Primary School and Nursery and Nelson Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lawley Primary School and Nursery is 549th of 1,690 and Nelson Primary School is 889th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).